Oppenheim speaks
of growing up in Washington and California, his father's Russian ancestry and
education in China, his father's career in engineering, his mother's background and
education in English, living in Richmond El Cerrito, his mother's love
of the arts, his father's feelings toward Russia, standing out in the community, his relationship with his older sister, attending Richmond High School, demographics
of El Cerrito, his interest in athletics during high school, fitting in with the minority class in Richmond, prejudice and cultural dynamics
of the 1950s, a lack
of art
education and philosophy classes during high school, Rebel Without a Cause, Richmond Trojans, hotrod clubs, the persona
of a good student, playing by the rules
of the art world, friendship with Jimmy De Maria and his relationship to Walter DeMaria, early skills as an artist, art and teachers in high school, attending California College
of Arts and Crafts, homosexuality in the 1950s and 1960s, working and attending art school, professors at art school, attending Stanford, early sculptural work, depression, quitting school, getting married, and moving to Hawaii, becoming an entrepreneur, attending the University
of Hawaii, going back to art school, radical art, painting, drawing, sculpture, the beats and the 1960s, motivations, studio work, theory and exposure to art, self - doubts,
education in art history, Oakland Wedge, earth works, context and possession, Ground Systems, Directed Seeding, Cancelled Crop, studio art, documentation, use
of science and disciplines in art, conceptual art, theoretical positions, sentiments and useful rage, Robert Smithson and earth works, Gerry Shum, Peter Hutchinson, ocean work and red dye, breaking patterns and attempting growth, body works, drug use and hippies, focusing on theory, turmoil, Max Kozloff's «Pygmalion Reversed,» artist as shaman and Jack Burnham, sync and acceptance
of the art world, machine works, interrogating art and one's self, Vito Acconci, public art, artisans and architects, Fireworks, dysfunction in art, periods
of fragmentation, bad art and autobiographical self - exposure, discovery, being judgmental
of one's own work,
critical dissent, impact
of the 1950s and modernism, concern about placement in the art world, Gypsum Gypsies, mutations
of objects, reading and writing, form and content, and
phases of development.
Business Analyst — Duties & Responsibilities Lead through example with consistent work ethic, attitude, and professionalism, performing
critical operational, support and administrative analysis functions while ensuring efficient organizational communications and on - going process enhancements Collaborate in all
phases of strategic planning with other members
of management team, including document and inventory control, data management strategies, sales support, customer relations, issue resolution and industry competition Provide continuous assessment
of critical business processes, while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding efficiency and performance optimization considerations Perform needs - based and situational assessments
of policies and procedures to improve operational effectiveness, manage and reduce costs, promote both employee and client satisfaction, and ensure adherence to related quality control and profitability standards Utilize talent among team members with focused collaboration and the promotion
of a performance - based work environment that leverages individual talents for group benefit Employ support staff to aid in effective administrative operations, report management, scheduling and other relevant functions, delegating important tasks and assignments while providing timely follow - up to ensure task completion Support the effective execution
of all financial aspects
of business management, while analyzing, synthesizing and presenting important information to executive staff, stakeholders and other relevant parties Address key client, personnel and management queries and resolve them in an expedited manner, promoting sustained operational growth through staff communication and the leveraging
of available resources Create and implement performance and efficiency benchmarks while tracking progress versus established industry metrics Maintain a strong working knowledge
of products, services, techniques and relevant tools, while committing to continued advanced technical
education with respect to complex concepts and studies as related to job Act as a liaison between clients, vendors, support staff, and other management partners to facilitate information flow and drive efficiency