Upon her 30th anniversary with Marriott International, Heidi Brau has been named the new general manager of Atlanta Marriott Century Center/Emory Area. Throughout her career, she has held numerous GM positions throughout some of the company's Macon, GA, and Atlanta-area hotels. Her experience and passion for creating the best guest experience makes her a great fit for the property, which was recently identified with a Gold Level as part of TripAdvisor's GreenLeaders Program. Her most recent role has been as the Director of Hotel Operations at Atlanta Marriott Midtown Suites. She's played a key factor in driving the hotel's success, with a focus on guest service excellence and helping the hotel's team become Brilliant Hosts. "It's all about providing the team with the tools and information they need, and empowering them to take care of our guests," Brau said. Brau began her career at the Reservation Center in Omaha, NE. After receiving her degree at the University of Nebraska – Omaha, she went on to become a Manager Trainee at Marriott's Tan-Tar Resort at Lake of the Ozarks. She then held Rooms Division leadership roles at full-service Marriott properties in Oklahoma City, Miami, Cancun, Tampa and Atlanta. She was recognized as a JW Marriott Award of Excellence nominee in 2008, and in 2009 as General Manager of the Year by the Gwinnett County Convention and Visitors' Bureau and General Manager of the Year for the Courtyard by Marriott brand.