Maria

Curriculum Vitae

Maria Kozarski

Proficient in Ukrainian and Russian
English (Upper-Intermediate)
Serbian – Advanced (C1)
Proficient in PC usage (Microsoft Office)
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Belgrade, Serbia

My goal is to utilize my professional skills, language proficiency, and diverse work experience to contribute to
the growth and success of an innovative and fast-paced company.

Work Experience

Handling written translation tasks and conducting online English and Russian language classes for non-native
speakers (2024 – present)

Consultant and Translator — CRPC NGO (2022 – 2023)
●​ Advising on employment-related matters (drafting resumes, job searching, interview guidance);
●​ Assistance with obtaining work permits;
●​ Translation services, assistance with document processing and registration at government institutions;
●​ Assistance with opening bank accounts;
●​ Providing legal assistance on human rights protection issues;
●​ Participation in seminars and conferences as a speaker, preparing presentations.

Customer Support Advisor — Transcom d.o.o. (2017 – 2021)
●​ Dealing with client issues, negotiating, and resolving conflict situations;
●​ Monitoring staff attendance and hours worked;
●​ Organizing onboarding and training for new team members;
●​ Delivering product and service information to consumers;
●​ Database management and handling administrative duties;
●​ Performing document translation.

Corporate Lawyer — KREMENOPTORG LLC (2012 – 2015)
●​ Providing comprehensive legal support for company operations;
●​ Organizing, maintaining, and preparing legal documentation for the company;
●​ Creating contracts and internal paperwork including orders, rules, and instructions;
●​ Representation of company interests in controlling and tax institutions;
●​ Representing the company in labor and tax law court cases;
●​ Real estate ownership registration.

Legal Advisor— HR Department, INTESA SANPAOLO S.p.A (2010 - 2011)
●​ Providing methodological guidance in the HR department, from onboarding to offboarding;
●​ Controlling the legality of employment, managing transfers, granting various leaves, maintaining labor
books, processing wages, and managing employee terminations;
 ●​ Advising on the employment of foreign citizens;
●​ Representing in labor disputes before judicial authorities;
●​ Managing the functions of the disciplinary commission organizer;
●​ Acting on behalf of the organization before the National Bank.

Legal Advisor — Legal Department, PRAVEX BANK PJSCCB ( 2008 - 2009)
●​ Offering legal consultations regarding non-resident investments, banking, international transfers, and
currency control;
●​ Reviewing and analyzing corporate client documents for credit approval purposes;
●​ Drafting a wide range of legal documents, including contracts, powers of attorney, and proxies;
●​ Advising on insurance matters and appraisal of mortgaged property;
●​ Compiling contracts, additional agreements, and protocols of disagreements;
●​ Maintaining compliance of department documents with national laws and the bank’s internal
procedures;
●​ Handling official correspondence with businesses and institutions;
●​ Drafting legal reviews and opinions.

Legal Advisor — Your Business Consulting LLC (2006 - 2008)
●​ Representing the interests of legal entities and individuals in local courts of general jurisdiction, as well
as appellate and cassation instances;
●​ Developing orders, instructions, and standard policies;
●​ Compiling meeting minutes and additional paperwork for general shareholders' assemblies;
●​ Creating legal paperwork for transferring and obtaining intellectual property rights;
●​ Preparation of lawsuits, replies, and appellate and cassation appeals to superior judicial bodies;
●​ Drafting civil law contracts, commercial agreements, and their annexes and amendments.

Education
Ukrainian State University of Finance and International Trade
Graduated in 2011
Specialization: International Law
Degree awarded: Master of Laws (with honors)

Kyiv International University
Graduated in 2008
Field of Study: International Relations
Degree awarded: Bachelor of International Relations, Specialist in International Law

Serbian language course (University of Belgrade – Faculty of Philology)
English language course (British Council)
Certified in Digital Marketing & Web Design (Online)

Personal Interests: Public speaking, foreign languages, psychology, investment strategies, and financial literacy.