I’m Maria Zubareva, a freelance writer and editor with a track record in copywriting, content editing, proofreading, and SEO. I help clients craft clear, engaging content and implement AI-assisted workflows to boost productivity. My background spans roles in financial services, analytics, and education across Latvia, Panama, Israel, and Russia. I’m fluent in English, Spanish, Russian; I also speak French and Portuguese, and I enjoy collaborating with teams to turn complex ideas into accessible content.…

Maria Zubareva

I’m Maria Zubareva, a freelance writer and editor with a track record in copywriting, content editing, proofreading, and SEO. I help clients craft clear, engaging content and implement AI-assisted workflows to boost productivity. My background spans roles in financial services, analytics, and education across Latvia, Panama, Israel, and Russia. I’m fluent in English, Spanish, Russian; I also speak French and Portuguese, and I enjoy collaborating with teams to turn complex ideas into accessible content.…

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I’m Maria Zubareva, a freelance writer and editor with a track record in copywriting, content editing, proofreading, and SEO. I help clients craft clear, engaging content and implement AI-assisted workflows to boost productivity.

My background spans roles in financial services, analytics, and education across Latvia, Panama, Israel, and Russia. I’m fluent in English, Spanish, Russian; I also speak French and Portuguese, and I enjoy collaborating with teams to turn complex ideas into accessible content.

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Language

Russian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
French
Advanced
Portuguese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Writer / Freelance Editor at Self-employed
January 1, 2022 - Present
Copy/content writing; Copy/content editing; Proofreading; SEO.
Back Office Specialist at ILL BIROIS, SALDUS, LATVIA (remote)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2021
Back office software training for the employees; Commission and fees report generation; Identifying the problems with the software usage; Communication with the software developers
Back Office Specialist at STERLING SECURITIES S.A., PANAMA CITY, PANAMA
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Consolidation with custodian banks; Updating the clients’ accounts in the platform (sales/purchases, deposits/withdrawals); Reports generation
Financial Brokers Supervisor at BSTOCKS, PANAMA CITY, PANAMA
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Brokers supervision; Training assistance for brokers; Reports generation
Analytics Department Manager at LATAM, PANAMA CITY, PANAMA
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Analyst supervision; Market research; Reports generation
Analytics Department Manager at VIA-MEDIA INC., HERZLIYA, ISRAEL
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008
Analyst supervision; Market research; Reports generation
Financial Analyst at LATAM, PANAMA CITY, PANAMA
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Market research; Investment advice; Customer service
Logistics Specialist at T&C, MOSCOW, RUSSIA
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
Communication with providers; Shipment tracking; Import documentation
Teacher of English at MR. ENGLISH, MOSCOW, RUSSIA
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
Development of learning activities based on the course objectives; Evaluation of student work; Extra curriculum activities with students

Education

Creative Copywriting at The Publishing Training Centre
January 1, 2024 - January 14, 2026
Poynter ACES Certificate in Editing at The Poynter Institute
January 1, 2023 - January 14, 2026
Financial Brokerage License at Superintendency of the Securities Markets, Panama City, Panama
January 1, 2010 - January 14, 2026
Financial Analysis at Financial Education Institute, Moscow, Russia
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
Linguistics (English) at Complutense University, Madrid, Spain
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003
Linguistics (English, French, Spanish) and International Communications at Irkutsk State Linguistic University, Russia
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2004

Qualifications

Financial Brokerage License
January 1, 2010 - January 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education
    paper Blog writing for expat.com

    I created a series of long-form, informational blog articles for expat.com focused on explaining complex systems—such as healthcare, employment, housing, taxes and visas—in a clear, neutral and user-friendly way.