Arrow Packaging Solutions / Arrow Container
Mel Schaefer is an experienced designer specializing in structural packaging, with a career spanning several prominent companies in the industry. Currently serving as a Designer at Arrow Packaging Solutions/Arrow Container since June 2022, Mel previously held roles such as Structural Designer at DS Smith, Design Manager at Loy-Lange Box Co., and Package Designer at Georgia-Pacific LLC. Other notable positions include Structural Designer at YFYJupiter and Team Lead/Senior Structural Designer at International Paper. Mel's early career includes significant contributions as Project/Design Director at Vanguard Packaging, where project communication was prioritized, and as a Structural Designer/Design Manager at Love Box Company, where sales and profit margins saw substantial growth. Education includes attendance at North County Technical High School and Pattonville Senior High School.