Brent R. Toderash, BA
Profile
A freelance thinker, writer and strategist, Brent Toderash is a strong analytical thinker with perceptive intuition. A “big-picture” thinker, he excels in the role of reviewing business models and strategies with an eye to long-term effects. He possesses both solid intellectual and insightful soft skills, and is able to employ both in a variety of capacities. His wide array of proficiencies include cogent writing skills.
One-Liners
- MBTI — INTP Introverted iNtuitive Thinking Perceiving (scoring very high on intuitive).
- KTS (Keirsey) — Architect, in the temperament of the rationals.
- StrengthsFinder 2.0: Strategic, Deliberative, Relator, Ideation, Intellection
- Enneagram Type Five, The Investigator with a “Four-Wing” (The Individualist), or “The Iconoclast.” 5w4’s have a more intuitive than strictly rational approach to knowledge.”
- Maven — As described in Malcolm Gladwell’s The Tipping Point. (Maven)
- Catalyst.
- Intelligent. Analytical. Intuitive. Perceptive.
Researcher. Cognitive. Strategic. Thinker.
Career Overview
2007‑Present
Freelance writer & consultant.
2000‑2007
Entrepreneur, Manager, & Consultant, Rainy Day Software Corp.
1989‑2000
General insurance broker; professional designation of CAIB.
1984‑1989
Post-Secondary Education & early work experience (including insurance industry).
Instructor, Panelist, Speaker
2004‑2009
Panelist at Emerging/Missional Church seminars: Providence College & Seminary Emerging Church Conference with Gary Collins, Ph.D. et al; PAOC Leaders’ Conference with Leonard Sweet, Ph.D. et al; Mennonite Church(es) of Manitoba Pastor’s Conference with Len Hjalmarson et al; Panelist & Workshop Presenter, The Great Emergence conference with Phyllis Tickle et al.
2002‑2004
Marketing Course Presentation Review/Judging Panel, University of Winnipeg; several occasions for courses instructed by Mr. Russ Reimer.
1995‑2000
Insurance Institute/Brokers’ Association: Discussion Lead, seminar moderator
1990‑2004
Religion & Theology instruction through local churches: itinerant instructor through local church; trips to Indiana, Cancun, British Columbia. Teaching/preaching in local churches, including guest lecturing for a post-secondary training program and inter-church seminars and a variety of church small group and congregational settings.
Writing
2009
Chapter Contributor, ViralHope: Good News from the Urbs to the Burbs (and Everything in Between), J.R. Woodward, ed.
2009
Contributor, Beautiful Marcy: A Book of Hours
2009
Fresh and Re:Fresh — Church Planting in Canada Post-Christendom, ed., with Len Hjalmarson (forthcoming from Allelon Publishing)
2008‑Present
(Occasional) — The Penguinista News Linux/technology news aggregator/blog (site relaunched October 2008)
2007‑Present
2004‑Present
Pseudonymous Emerging/Missional Church Blog, more than 2,000 entries; ranks globally among the top blogs in its niche
2008
Various articles and reviews commissioned by The Anglican Journal, Christian Week, et al.
2004‑2006
Proofread & provide editorial comment during writing process for Post-Charismatic by Rob McAlpine
2007
That You Might Believe: Praying Advent with the Gospel of John (published pseudonymously)
2007
Chapter contributor to Voices of the Virtual World, (Pseudonymous) under the award-winning Wikiklesia Project
2007‑2008
CIO.com
2005, 2007
Allelon.org & EmergingChurch.info Websites (Pseudonymous)
The Penguinista News (archives), Linux/technology news aggregator/blog; writer & editor (4½ years)
1990‑1999
1990‑1999
Church ministry manual (occasional & periodical works)
1987‑1989
Providence College student newspaper; course work
Website Consulting
2007‑2009
various clients including allelon.org, the-landing.org, rembrandtscoffeehouse.net, fullcircleexchange.net, buyeaglefirst.org; roles include project coordination, software design, selection, installation, and customization, copy writing, site coding in html, css, and php; minor maintenance using ASP in Windows environment.
1999‑Present
numerous projects; roles included analysis, architecture design, website design, coding html and css, project management, interface design, and copy writing.
Event Coordination
Committee participant or manager for a variety of events, including:
June 2007
Missional Church seminar with Alan Roxburgh.
1990‑1998
Six inter-church conferences attended by 100‑1000+ per event.
1988
Youth Encounter (Providence College).
Rainy Day Software Corp.
Generally, all aspects of managing a small business enterprise, including
Management (General):
- Accounting; Business Planing & Forecasting
- Vendor & Strategic Partnership Management
- Develop & Document Procedures
- HR & Corporate Culture
- Business Development
Management (Specialized):
- Development and Adjustment of Business Models
- Business Strategy
- Product Desing & Development
- Technical Design/Architecture
- Corporate Branding/Brand Management
Other:
- Website Design & Programming
- Website Strategy
- Bid Management
- Technical & Business Consultant, Analyst
- Project Management
Representative Projects:
- NRT Network Construction (WAN for Internet; municipal partnership project)
- WBN Network Construction (WAN for Internet; Industry Canada project with municipal partners)
- Business Plan & Network Engineering for rural broadband, including management of RFP process (multiple projects)
- Wireless Network Expansion projects in Roseau River, Fisher River, Swan River
- Various Software & Creative Projects, LAN Deployments
Media Coverage & Interviews
- CBC Radio One
- Wireless Broadband Business Magazine
- Case Study (Industry Canada)
- The Steinbach Carillon
- The Interlake Spectator
- The Stonewall Argus
- The Selkirk Journal
- Decima Publishing’s Report on Wireless
- ITBusiness.ca
- The Ottawa Citizen
- Wi-Fi Planet.com (2 articles)
- The Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA) Newsletter
- TelephonyOnline.Com
- CHVN Radio
- CHEX Television (CTV Affiliate in Peterborough Ontario)
- Linux Today (Article by Joe Barr)
Memberships
Current
- The Manitoba Writers’ Collective
- The Daily Scribe
- 9Rules
- American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN)
Past
- Winnipeg Central Business Association (WCBA)
- Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce
- Canadian Association of Internet Providers (CAIP)
- Mensa
- Insurance Brokers’ Association of Manitoba (IBAM)
- Insurance Institute of Manitoba (IIM)
Education
General
- Graduate Degree: Master of Arts, Providence Seminary (not completed)
Major: Biblical Studies - Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Providence College
Major: Biblical Studies (including liberal arts, psychology, counseling, public speaking)
Extra-Curricular: yearbook (photography); junior class committee; drama club (scene design & construction — major productions included The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe & The Diary of Anne Frank), technical services (scene design, sound reinforcement & lighting) — major productions included David & Saul tour; Youth Encounter Committee (youth conference); School Newspaper - Grade 12: Dauphin Regional Comprehensive Secondary School
Significant courses: business, law, marketing, accounting, and computer sciences
Extra-Curricular: drama club
Industry-Specific
- WaveRider certification (wireless technology)
- Leviton structured cable design & installation course
- Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB): Insurance Broker’s Association of Manitoba (IBAM)
Course material: insurance, risk management, and business management - Professional Development: Insurance Broker’s Association of Manitoba et al
Various courses specific to general insurance industry
Past & Current Hobbies & Interests
- Photography
- Reading, Book Collecting
- Writing
- Wine Making
Community Service
1982‑2004
Local church involvement, positions included church leadership team and various group/ministry leadership positions.
1987
Trip to Hong Kong, Macau, & China (Campus Crusade for Christ).