Dani Canarin: Delivering Results at USA Containers

When people ask what Dani does at USA Containers, the honest answer is simple. She gets things done.

Dani joined the company in March 2024 after a referral from a friend at Cumorah Academy, where she was studying in the Czech Republic. Her mentor Nina mentioned to Andrei, “I’ll only give one recommendation for this job, and it’s Dani.” That single vote of confidence was enough. Two days later Andrei was on the phone with her. Dani expected a formal video call set up in advance, but instead she got a surprise phone interview. She was caught off guard, but she went for it. By April, she was back in Brazil and working full-time for the company.

At first, Dani stepped into the role of Executive Assistant. The job description promised tasks like booking flights and Airbnbs, helping with receipts, posting on social media, and joining meetings to take notes. Within months, her work had stretched far beyond that list. Today she serves as Business Development Coordinator and handles approvals, special projects, and the kind of work that never fits neatly into a job description. If it is important and ambiguous, it usually finds its way to her.

Grit and Growth

Dani’s path to this point has been anything but ordinary. She grew up in Brazil, born in Rio de Janeiro and raised in Espírito Santo, Bahia, and São Paulo. In 2019, she moved to Utah to study English. She went on to Ensign College in Salt Lake City, where she earned an associate degree in Social Media Marketing in 2022. She later completed her bachelor’s degree in Business Management in 2025.

Along the way she worked a string of jobs that taught her resilience. She cleaned classrooms from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m., delivered packages through the night until 7 a.m., and then went straight to class by 7:30 with two Red Bulls in her system. She learned that grit is not something you are born with. It is something you practice until it becomes a habit.

Discipline and Drive

That discipline now shows up at USA Containers. Dani manages purchase orders and rental applications with striking accuracy. She runs credit checks, researches companies, verifies addresses and domains, and pays attention to details others might miss, mixing data with instinct. Over the past year, her decisions have led to 100% accuracy in approvals, with no defaults on rentals or purchase orders.

Dani thrives in the gray space between structure and synergy. Often she receives a forwarded email from the owner with no explanation. Instead of sending it back with questions, she unpacks the situation herself. Should this be a credit check, a supplier search, or a call to schedule? Sometimes it is all of the above, and she sends back a complete answer that covers every base. That willingness to deduce and deliver has become her signature.

Designing company swag and sourcing incentives is a part of the job that allows Dani to show off her creative side. She enjoys projects that make a big impression. For Dani, the reward is knowing she helped create something unique that others will enjoy.

Recognition and Reputation

It’s hard not to notice Dani’s dedication to the job and how her consistency and attention to detail help to make everyone’s jobs easier. In the past year, her colleagues have voted for her to win Employee of the Month twice. They appreciate that she asks clear questions, works steadily and efficiently, and suggests practical solutions. She avoids gossip, stays calm under pressure, and focuses on doing the work well.

A Quiet Strength

Dani often describes herself as introverted and a little shy, especially in face-to-face situations. But in her work, she is quick, clear, and confident. It is a reminder that being introverted is not a weakness—it can be a strength. Many of the company’s top performers share the same trait. They excel by listening closely, focusing deeply, and delivering results without fanfare. Dani embodies that. She may prefer to work behind the curtain, but the impact of her work is front and center.

Family Ties

Outside of work, Dani’s life is centered on family. She and her husband Matt got married in December 2022 after meeting in Utah in 2019. They will celebrate their sixth anniversary this September. Her family in Brazil is small and close, while Matt’s family is large and lively. Between them, they have four siblings and fifteen nieces and nephews in Utah and São Paulo, which makes holidays interesting

An Entrepreneurial Mindset

Looking ahead, Dani dreams of becoming an entrepreneur. She has a long list of ideas and a healthy respect for risk, admitting that fear sometimes keeps her from acting. But in many ways her current role is the perfect training ground. Each day brings a new challenge without a manual. She learns to figure things out, to make decisions, and to deliver results. These are exactly the skills an entrepreneur needs.

Until then, Dani continues to raise the standard at USA Containers. She is kind, reliable, and unshaken by uncertainty. And when something important needs to be handled, she is exactly who you want on your team.

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