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Kostia Pho, Ph.D

Researcher | Translator | Copywriter

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Education

Ph.D., York University, 2026
M.A. York University, 2020
B.A. Double Major with Hons. York University 2019

Academic Affiliation

SAPLAB York University

Linguistic Services

Translation EN<>FR
Copywiting & Editing
Trancreation & Localization

A seasoned translator, copywriter and editor with over 10 years of experience and expertise, I have worked with clients such as Estée Lauder Companies, Savanil Inc., Diageo, Smile Direct Club and AirBnB, providing them with high quality language and localization services. Currently, I am a Marketing Coordinator and Copywriter at DSMA where I focus on all things automotive M&A, from editorial work to helping clients in their OEM Application processes. I hold a Ph.D. in Linguistics—with specalization in psycholinguistics, bilingualism and Natural Language Processing (NLP)—a Masters degree—with specalization in phonetics, phonology and Chinese languages—and a Double Major Bachelors degree with Honours in Linguistics and French studies.

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Skills

Technical

LaTeX

Advanced

Python

Intermediate

PsychoPy

Advanced

PRAAT

Advanced

ELAN

Advanced

Audacity

Intermediate

Languages

French

Advanced

English

Advanced

Teochew

Advanced

Cantonese

Intermediate

Japanese

Intermediate

Services

Translation

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Localization & Transcreation

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Copywriting & Editing

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Portfolio

All Research & Academic Publications Media Publications Other
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Research & Academic Publications

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Maximizing Profit Potential: The Art of Profit Hunting(as seen in the DSMA Winter 2025 Newsletter)

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JC Price's Journey to Ownership(as seen in the DSMA Winter 2025 Newsletter)

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All Abord your Dealership Sales Process(as seen in the DSMA Winter 2025 Newsletter & Automédia)

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A Year in Review: 2025 (as seen in the DSMA Winter 2025 Newsletter)

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When Should Auto Dealers Get a Valuation? Expert Insights from DSMA


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Why Valuations Matter: The Key to Confident, Strategic Dealership Moves


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Insight from 501+ conversations with dealers: A candid interview with Farid Ahmad, CEO of DSMA

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Life After Selling (as seen in the DSMA Fall 2025 Newsletter)


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Translation

Freelance or contract translation services in EN<>FRCA or EN<>FRFR. Backed by 8+ years of experience.

Localization & Transcreation

Freelance or contract localization & transcreation services in EN<>FRCA or EN<>FRFR. Backed by 8+ years of experience.

Copywriting & Editing

Freelance or contract copywriting & editing services in EN, FRCA and FRFR. Backed by 8+ years of experience.