Candice Balobeck
About Candice Balobeck
Candice Balobeck is a Workplace Strategist and Design Solutions Specialist at Chevron, with a diverse background in workplace design and facility management across multiple industries.
Company - Chevron
Candice Balobeck currently works at Chevron as a Workplace Strategist / Design Solutions Specialist. Based in San Ramon, California, she contributes her expertise in creating innovative real estate strategies tailored to the energy industry. Her role involves developing workplace designs that enhance collaboration, efficiency, and overall business performance.
Previous Experience at Cisco
Candice Balobeck served as Workplace Design Manager at Cisco from 2007 to 2019 in San Jose, California. During her 12-year tenure, she led significant workplace transformations by integrating collaboration technology platforms, which enhanced workforce communication and data security. She also collaborated with the Global Sales Teams and conducted customer briefings on technology strategies, contributing to new revenue streams. Additionally, she played a key role in converting Cisco’s global real estate portfolio into activity-based workspaces, completing over 5 million square feet of space.
Educational Background
Candice Balobeck holds an MS in Facility Planning and Management from Cornell University. She also earned a BS in Environment, Textiles, and Design (Interior Design) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. This solid educational foundation in facility management and interior design has underpinned her extensive career in workplace strategy and design.
Industry Involvement and Thought Leadership
Candice Balobeck is committed to advancing the knowledge and practice of workplace design. She actively engages in speaking engagements and continual professional learning to educate others on how well-designed workplaces can enhance business goals and support people. Her thought leadership has been integral in pioneering innovative real estate strategies, particularly in her role at Chevron.
Prior Roles in Facility Management
Before her current role and tenure at Cisco, Candice Balobeck held various positions in facility management and workplace strategy. She was a Senior Facility Program Manager at Northrop Grumman in Redondo Beach, CA from 2004 to 2006, and a Global Facilities Services Manager at Digital Island in San Francisco, CA from 2000 to 2002. Candice also worked as a Facilities Account Manager at OP Contract, a Site Facility Planner at Fair, Isaac and Company, and an Infrastructure Analyst at Volt.