Resume

Krista Schaus
Ontario, CANADA
krista@definingedge.ca

 

Summary of Experience

10 years strength coach / trainer
8 years competitive athlete
12 years policing
3 years community college teaching
8 years writing
6 years media relations experience		 Owner / operator Defining Edge Fitness Inc.
Featured in numerous on-line and print publications
2000 National Powerlifting Champion
Ontario record holder in powerlifting
2007 & 2005 Commonwealth medalist
Recipient of 5 Policing Recognition Awards

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Adult Education, Brock University
Current
VinkoFest Strength Seminar, Montreal 
2007
Poliquin Performance Centre, Level 2 Technical/Practical, Charles Poliquin, Toronto  
2007
Advanced Strength Training Techniques, John Paul Catarazanno, Scarborough
2007
Holistic Stress Management & Functional Exericse, Paul Chek, Toronto    
2007
Poliquin Performance Centre, Level 1 Theory, Technical, Practical, Toronto
2006
Poliquin Performance Centre, BioSignature Modulation Seminar, Toronto
2006
Precision Nutrition/G-Flux, CPTN Conference, Dr. John Berardi, Mississauga
2006
Dr. Eric Serrano, Private Nutritional Seminar, New York, NY
2006
NSCA Ontario Strength & Power Conference, University of Toronto
2006
Radical Energy Systems Training Seminar, Miami FLA
2004
Personal Trainer Level 1 – Sport Performance Institute, London
2004
Effective Presentation Course, O.P.P., London
2004
Media Relations Course, O.P.P., Orillia
2004
Police Association Certified Executive Level 1 & 2, Georgian College, Barrie
2004
Managing Multiple Projects, Skillspath Seminar, Burlington
2004
Ontario Police College, Basic Recruit Training
1994
Law & Security Administration, Niagara College
1992-1994
Standard First Aid & CPR
Annual since 1992

Employment

DEFINING EDGE FITNESS INC.
1997-current
Director, Certified Strength Coach / Personal Trainer  
  • Team Member with Dr. John Berardi’s Precision Nutrition Education Network
  • Founded and act as head strength coach for Defining Strength & Power club
  • Coach 2007 Ontario Powerlifitng “Female Athlete of the Year” & 2007 Commonwealth Championship Gold medalist Sarah Frankel
  • Teach strength training, sound nutrition practices & healthy lifestyle modifications to individuals and small groups
  • Mentor and train athletes and aspiring law enforcement / military personnel
  • Create lesson plans for public presentations on fitness, nutrition and personal betterment.
  • Train, teach and mentor new and existing trainers and professionals in the fitness industry.                                    
  • Write strength training articles for print and electronic publications include www.t-nation.com and www.naturalstrength.com
  • Off-ice trainer for OHL Soo Greyhounds Defenseman, Andrew Campbell
  • Off-ice trainer for McKinnon Park Secondary School “Hockey Skills Canada” program.
  
   
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
1994-2005
Kingston Township Detachment - Recruit Constable, Uniform Division
1994-1995
Norfolk County Detachment – Provincial Constable, Uniform Division
1995-2005
     Community Policing Officer
1995-1999
          Recipient – Ontario Women in Law Enforcement, Community Service Award
          Recipient – Dunnville Optimist Club Respect For Law “Officer of the Year”
     Detective Constable / Crime Stoppers Police Coordinator
1999-2003
          Recipient - Ontario Crime Control Commission Certificate of Excellence
          Recipient – Crime Stoppers International Newsletter / Bulletin Award
          Recipient – Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers “Coordinator of the Year Award“
     Media Relations / Community Services Officer
2004-2005
   
NIAGARA COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS & TECHNOLOGY
2004-2006
Professor, Community Safety & Fitness Division  
  • Develop and deliver curriculum to Police Foundations & Law and Security Administration students in the following subject areas:

    Youth in Conflict with the Law, Community Policing, Criminal Code & Federal Stats, Criminal Investigations, Criminial and Civil Law, Report Writing for Security

  • Co-coordinate Niagara College / NRPS "Ride-Along Program"
  • Faculty coordinator for Community Policing Mandate Revision Project
  • Faculty coordinator for "Give me Strength" Program for Brock / Niagara students
 

Volunteer Work

Ontario Powerlifting Association, Board of Directors, Treasurer
2000-present
Fisherville Minor Sports, Bantam girls
2006
Niagara Regional Police / Niagara College "Ride Along" Program
2006
Crime Stoppers of Haldimand, Norfolk & Tillsonburg, Volunteer
2003-2005
Norfolk O.P.P. Gym Committee, Founder
2000-2004
Ontario Law Enforcement Games Committee, O.P.P. Representative
1998-2002

Strength Accomplishments

At a bodyweight of 132 lbs

Best Back Squat (raw): 245 lbs
Best Back Squat (gear): 292 lbs
Best Deadlift (raw): 275 lbs
Best Deadlift (gear): 292 lbs
Best Bench Press (raw): 170 lbs
1RM Clean: 130 lbs
1RM Push Press: 135 lbs
1RM Front Squat: 185 lbs
1RM Chinup: 45 lbs
1RM Bicromial Bench Press: 145 lbs

DE Coaching Team

Krista Schaus PICP CPT
Ontario CANADA krista@definingedge.ca

Kate Kline PICP CFT
Arizona USA
kate@definingedge.ca

DE Client Services

info@definingedge.ca

 

Upcoming Events:

Where you can find the Defining Edge team or athletes

  • Janary 2010 - Strength & Beauty "Next Level" (Milton, ON)
  • January 2010 - Ontario Powerlifting Provincials (St. Catharines, ON)
  • March 2010 - Arnold Amateur Bodybuilding Championship (Columbus, OH)
  • April 2010 - Canadian Powerlifting Nationals (Quebec City, QU)
  • April 2010 - CFBB Canadian Natural Physique Championships (Laval, QU)