Ann Book

Department of Decision Sciences & MIS
John Cook School of Business
Davis-Shaughnessy room 415
3674 Lindell Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63108

Office Hours (Fall 2001)
M 2:35 - 4:00 p.m.
T 2:15-3:30 p.m.
W 2:35 - 4:00 p.m.
R 2:15-3:30 p.m., 5:30-6:30 p.m.
other hours by appointment

phone 314.977.3831
fax 314.977.3897

email booka@slu.edu

Fall 2001 Classes

MISB-310 Program Development Techniques 3 credit hours.
MISB-310 syllabus | calendar - day | calendar - evening | student status
section -01 (12:45 - 2:00 p.m. TR)
section -02 (3:45 - 5:00 p.m. TR)
section -50 (6:30 - 9:00 p.m. R)

MISB-200 Introduction to Microcomputing 3 credit hours.
MISB-200 syllabus | calendar | student status
section -01 (1:10 - 2:25 p.m. MW)

Previous Classes

MISB-310 Program Development Techniques (Spring '00, Summer '00, Fall '00) - new version of Java
MISB-600 Managing Information Technology (Summer '00)
MISB-200 Introduction to Microcomputing (Fall '99, Spring '00) - old format
MISB-310 Program Development Techniques (Fall '99) - old version of Java
MISB-200 Introduction to Microcomputing (Spring '99) - even older format
DSCB-305 Production and Operations Management (Fall '98)

EDUCATION

Saint Louis University, Masters of Decision Sciences, 1998.
Miami University, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, 1991.

EXPERIENCE IN EDUCATION
SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY, St. Louis, Mo. 1998-present

• MISB-200, Introduction to Microcomputing
• MISB-310, Program Development Techniques
• MISB-600, Managing Information Technology
• DSCB-305, Production and Operations Management.

EXPERIENCE IN INDUSTRY
A. D. BOOK ENTERPRISES, St. Louis, Mo. 1998-present

• Founder & President
  • Designed, developed, and maintained web sites for small businesses in the Saint Louis metro area.
  • Coordinated all aspects of website development, including photography, site location, and service.
  • Provided part-time computer help desks for small businesses in the Saint Louis metro area.
  • Developed print campaigns and catalogs for small businesses' products.

GENERAL MOTORS, Wentzville, Mo. 1994-1997

• Process Engineer
  • Reengineered paint circulation systems, evaluating costs and benefits of various options.
  • Researched federal laws regarding safety equipment to avert investment in unnecessary retooling.
  • Worked with contractors to fine-tune electrodeposition and phosphate systems during installation.
  • Supervised teams of 6 and 8 UAW employees.
  • Led troubleshooting and correcting of automatic equipment errors during production.

BASF CORPORATION, St. Louis, Mo. 1992-1994

• Associate Chemist
  • Evaluated automotive coatings for liquid and cured film properties using testing equipment and methods.
  • Developed innovative solutions to customer issues by conducting experiments to assist the marketing division.
  • Maintained detailed laboratory records, including all test results, methods, and time assessments.

SUNDUR POWDER COATINGS, St. Louis, Mo. 1991-1992

• Developmental Chemist
  • Utilized test equipment for detailed analyses, determining products' physical and chemical properties.
  • Performed functions of technical director in his absence, coordinating product development and manufacturing.
  • Trained and supervised other personnel in the use of application and test equipment and procedures.
  • Advised production facility in the manufacture and adjustment of processing methods and materials.