Cleo E.

Founder @ Redyoos

About

I'm a passionate advocate for a future that’s not only sustainable—but equitable. As a Female Filipino founder, I didn’t set out to change the climate conversation—but I found myself in the middle of it. What began as a personal pivot turned into a professional purpose: challenging the extractive status quo and reimagining how we design, distribute, and dispose of products across industries.With roots in strategy consulting and a strong track record in the retail sector, I bring a cross-functional perspective to circularity. I've led teams and driven results across Trend Analysis, Product Assortment Planning, and Sales Strategy—helping consumer brands align business goals with market realities. My experience spans global markets, yet I stay grounded in community-driven impact.Today, I speak globally on topics ranging from circular supply chains to regenerative business models. My mission is clear: to help companies—and consumers—understand that sustainability isn’t just a buzzword. It’s a strategy. It’s a responsibility. And it can be a source of resilience. Accidental thought leader and guest lecturer.Whether you're exploring circular partnerships, looking to scale ethical innovation, or simply trying to spark change inside your organization—I’d love to connect.Newly minted Tedx Speaker 2025!

Country

City

United States

Industry

Retail

Skill

Public Speaking, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), Sustainability Consulting, Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Inventory Management, Forecasting, Management, Merchandising, Real Estate, Retail, Sales, Trend Analysis, Assortment, Visual Merchandising, Profit, Apparel, Fashion, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Customer Service

Experience

Founder

Redyoos

2024 - Present · 2 yrs

Luminary Thinker

UnBoxMe Experiences

2025-3 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

Seattle, Washington, United States

A curated, diverse and inclusive community of thought leaders, creatives, and individuals from various backgrounds for the expansion of thought.

Investor

The Council

2021-10 - Present · 5 yrs

The Council is a consortium of women who are active angel investors.

Chief Operating Officer

Boma Jewelry

2020-1 - 2023-3 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Greater Seattle Area

B-Corp Certified and Social Purpose Corp - equally pursuing profits and social good

Business Operations & Strategy Consultant/Fractional COO

Cleo Escarez Consulting

2019-1 - 2023 · 4 yrs

Greater Seattle Area

Offers business strategy and merchandising support for clients in the retail sector. Address clients’ needs holistically and aims to partner with businesses that values: corporate responsibility, social consciousness, and ethical sourcing practices. Key projects include: - Inventory Optimization and Product Flow - Product Development - Omni-Channel Strategies - Supply Chain Efficiencies - Re-imagined Customer Journey - Organization Process Mapping - Define and Execute Brand Strategies - Maximize Margins with pricing and cost efficiencies

Brand Manager - Teavana

Starbucks

2014-10 - 2016-12 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Greater Seattle Area

Developed and commercialized Teavana’s Omni Channel (Mall Stores, Online, Teabars, New store concepts) Merchandise Assortment which consists of 35% of total Brand Sales. Managed 300+ SKUS across different product categories and lifecycles (core, seasonal and future seasons). Comprehensive business management of assortment and product cycle beginning with strategic planning representing high level financial targets, brand plans, and new store planning.

Merchandise Planner

Blue Nile

2011-8 - 2014-8 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Seattle

Responsible for maximizing sales and margin for Bridal Categories (60% of Total Company, $30M) through strategic inventory management, actively responding to current business trends and executing future business directions.

Sr. Financial Analyst (Company Planning)

Old Navy

2009-11 - 2011-7 · 1 yr 9 mos

San Francisco, CA

Responsible for developing, executing, and communicating all aspects of tops down multi billion annual sales and margin plans, including US and Canada market for total brand. Identified, counseled and recommended brand leadership team of strategic initiatives through comprehensive analysis of business opportunities and risks from a bottom up and top down perspective as well as financial and statistical modeling

Merchandise Planner - Pottery Barn Retail

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

2007-11 - 2009-12 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Manages financial seasonal planning of sales, stock levels, production requirements and the control of the purchase relative to planned levels of assortment, inventory and store volumes. Analyzes and forecast trends financially, as well as product trends. Leads and coordinates the activities of the distribution which involves reviewing performance by products at a branch and manipulating available stock.

Inventory Planner

Cutter & Buck

2006-12 - 2007-11 · 1 yr

Manage and control inventory levels to achieve concept sales, inventory, profit and turnover objectives. Identify business risks and opportunities and propose solutions to maximize sales objectives.