Hongbo Zhao & Pawsitive Parks
- Esai En Roi
- 3 days ago
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Updated: 14 hours ago
The project Skyrthalia vol. II – Pawsitive Parks will take place in Thessaloniki, Greece, from 3 to 22 December 2025. It is implemented as a 20-day volunteering in teams project under the framework of the activity “Be Sustainable, Sportive and Cultural” (compact action). Thessaloniki's stray animal crisis is pervasive, driven by low sterilization rates, limited funding, health risks from disease and parasites, and societal neglect or abuse. Despite commendable efforts from volunteers and animal welfare organizations, the scale of the issue demands comprehensive, coordinated action—including expanded neutering initiatives, stronger legal enforcement, increased municipal support, public education, and institutional resources. The project focuses on two main priorities: (1) Green practices for sustainable urban environments and (2) Protection, care, and support of pets’ quality of life in the city.
Short CV
Hongbo Zhao, born in 1995 in Changsha, is a Chinese professional based in Estonia with a rich international background encompassing logistics, digital marketing, technical support, business development, and dance instruction. His cosmopolitan spirit, curiosity, and social commitment are strongly reflected in his personality. In 2025, he became a Cutting Shapes instructor, developing a structured curriculum, managing the studio's social media, and organizing community events. From 2023 to 2025, he worked as an Operations Specialist at GTS Express, where he optimized China-Europe shipping flows, reduced logistics costs, maintained ERP data, and trained new employees. Since 2023, he has also been a Junior Business Developer, generating over 300 leads, conducting market research, and establishing several partnerships.
From 2019 to 2021, Hongbo worked as a Technical Support Specialist at Multilogin, resolving complex incidents, participating in competitive analysis, overseeing Chinese localization, and training new team members. He also gained experience in digital marketing during his internship at PrepayWay, managing social media, web analytics, SEO, and organizing crypto events.
His education includes a BA in Social Sciences (Tallinn University), an Erasmus exchange in Helsinki, and intensive training in Python and backend technologies. His technical skills include Python, SQL, Git, Jira, Trello, Mixpanel, HTML/CSS/JS, WordPress, ERP, Microsoft Office, and an advanced level of proficiency across the entire digital ecosystem (certified at level 5–6/6 on DigComp 2.1).
A polyglot, he is fluent in English (C1–C2), has a good level of Estonian (B1), and is a native Chinese speaker. Committed to his community, he volunteers at an animal shelter (providing care, behavior, and hygiene) and has participated in various projects involving tutoring, translation, event management, and social assistance since 2014.
Creative, open-minded, organized, and solution-oriented, Hongbo combines technical skills,
interpersonal skills, intercultural experience, and a strong ability to adapt—a well-rounded profile at the intersection of digital technology, management, education, and social work.
Motivation Letter:
Dear Team, Thanks for the opportunity! Viewing local stray crisis as a critical societal challenge, I believe I am well equipped to address this challenge through the teamwork and ESC spirit. I can bring strong practical experience as an active, near-senior volunteer at a local animal shelter, specializing in the care of abandoned dogs. This role has provided me with an advanced, hands-on understanding of animal behavior and welfare best practices, directly supporting the project’s core priority for pet quality of life. Crucially, my Social Sciences education background frames the stray crisis as a public awareness issue. I can effectively contribute beyond care by: -Engaging the community with culturally sensitive campaigns. -Raising public understanding of positive animal-human interaction and its link to urban sustainability. I am committed to collaborative teamwork, bringing my initiative and combined expertise to realize the vision of the project. Thanks!
Voice Message (Youth Workers Radio Show @molto-radio.com 12/12/2025)
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