Kathryn Johnson Miller
About Kathryn Johnson Miller
Kathryn Johnson Miller is a Technical Training Manager at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where she oversees technical training programs and assessments for learning effectiveness. With a diverse background in training management and leadership development, she has held various positions in organizations such as National Security Technologies and Savannah River Nuclear Site.
Current Role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Kathryn Johnson Miller serves as the Technical Training Manager in the Office of Technical Training at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. She has held this position since 2022. In her role, she oversees communication for the Standards Based Management System (SBMS) training requirements and leads a team focused on the continual improvement of technical training programs. Additionally, she performs assessments for learning effectiveness across the laboratory and has developed an evaluation strategy aimed at ensuring continuous performance improvement of the ORNL Technical Training Program.
Previous Experience at National Security Technologies, LLC
Prior to her current role, Kathryn worked at National Security Technologies, LLC (NSTec) as the Manager of Leadership Development from 2014 to 2019. During her five years in this position, she was responsible for developing leadership training initiatives and programs aimed at enhancing the skills and capabilities of employees within the organization. This role was based in the Las Vegas, Nevada area.
Professional Background in Technical Training
Kathryn has a diverse background in technical training, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. She was a Technical Trainer at the Savannah River Nuclear Site for six months in 2011 and served as Team Lead for Training Management & Performance Assurance at Oak Ridge National Laboratory from 2019 to 2022. Additionally, she worked as an Instructional Technologist at Navarro Research and Engineering and as a Senior Instructional Designer at CSG International, further enhancing her expertise in training and development.
Educational Qualifications
Kathryn's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Regis University, where she studied interpersonal communication and alternative dispute resolution. She also pursued advanced studies in business leadership at The Aji Network, which is considered equivalent to an MBA by General Electric Corp., and achieved the Certified Business Professional designation. Furthermore, she completed certifications in Organizational Knowledge Management and e-Learning Instructional Design through the American Society for Training and Development.
Leadership in Training Development
Throughout her career, Kathryn has demonstrated leadership in training development. At Oak Ridge National Laboratory, she leads a team dedicated to the continual improvement of technical training programs. Her focus on performance improvement and effective learning strategies has contributed to the advancement of training initiatives within the organizations she has worked for, ensuring that training programs meet the evolving needs of the workforce.