Meet

Maria E. Luis Ibarra

Future Sales Professional

Adjectives that describe me:

Adaptable
Empathetic
Resilient
Professional
Curious
Colaborative

About marialibarra.com

Who am I?

I am an undergraduate student at the University of Central Florida with a passion for sales and building meaningful relationships. What drew me to sales was my genuine curiosity about people and my desire to understand their experiences, perspectives, and needs.

My curiosity, combined with empathy, allows me to build trust, ask thoughtful questions, and find solutions that create value. As a natural problem solver, I enjoy connecting people with the right solutions to help them achieve their goals.

To me, sales is about more than closing a deal, it's about creating lasting relationships and making a positive impact through genuine connections

“When each day is the same as the next, it’s because people fail to recognize the good things that happen in their lives every day that the sun rises.”

— Paulo Coelho

Member of the Professional Selling Program

The Professional Selling Program at the University of Central Florida is a highly competitive program that admits no more than 35 students per year. It is designed to prepare students to excel in sales and business careers in their professional lives.

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MY experience

I am currently an intern at Renata Azizi’s agency, where I have gained valuable experience in an industry I previously knew very little about.

This experience has strengthened my communication, professionalism, and sales skills while giving me hands-on experience in a professional agency environment.

Through my role at Orlando Metro Gymnastics, I have gained hands-on marketing experience by participating in tabling events throughout the community. I promote our monthly events, recreational classes, after-school programs, day camps, and seasonal programs offered during school breaks and summer. These experiences have strengthened my communication skills and taught me how to engage with families

During the Spring 2026 semester, I completed a Business-to-Business Sales course where I developed a strong understanding of the B2B sales process through presentations, role-plays, and hands-on practice. The course strengthened my communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills while giving me practical experience applying sales strategies in real-world scenarios.