About PIM Savvy

Founded in 2017, PIM Savvy specializes in community outreach and education, community engagement, marketing communications and primarily serving marginalized communities. We work through an equity lens to:

  • Reduce barriers to access support
  • Help drive change and make a difference one person at a time.
  • Implement and run programs to help fight challenges of poverty
  • Collaborate with organizations to maximize the impact
Mastery of the Details

We help public and private organizations get the message out about programs to help the community. Our team members are skilled in cross-cultural communications, and help the community determine eligibility, understand options, enroll in benefits and programs, and acquire the most basic needs.

Fueling Your Business Growth

  • Custom Website Development
  • E- Learning Course Creation
  • Marketing and Outreach Strategy
  • Staff Training & Development

From Strategy to Lasting Change

  • Assess Readiness & Identify Impacts
  • Develop & Execute Communications Strategies
  • Support Training & Capacity Building
  • Monitor Progress & Reinforce Change

Designing & Delivering Impactful Programs

  • Program Design & Development
  • Outreach & Engagement
  • Program Delivery & Operations
  • Track, Evaluate & Continuous Improvement

No-Cost Sevices That Empower

  • Free Tax Preparation (VITA) & IRS Navigation
  • Financial Coaching & English Practice
  • Workshops & E-Learning Courses
  • Community-Based & Trustworthy Support

Outreach & Engagement

  • Bring Services or Information to People
  • Meet People Where They Are At
  • Advocate
  • Community Collaboration

Change Management

  • Communications Plans
  • Change Impact Analysis
  • Training Plans
  • Training Development and Delivery

Communications

  • Determine Best Methods and Channels
  • Content Development
  • Connect People
  • Active Listening

Marketing Management

  • Market Research
  • Design Marketing Campaigns
  • Manage Campaigns
  • Evaluate Campaigns

Guidance and Engaging Outreach Strategies

PIM Savvy specializes in community outreach, training, communications and marketing management. We create engaging outreach strategies and content and then put it into action. We share messages in various ways on social media, webinars, blog posts, newsletters, videos, print and digital ads and we are responsive. For all of our programs, we provide customer service by phone, text, email and in-person. We guide government organizations, help gain awareness in the communities we want to impact, and focus on getting important messages out about changes and new programs. Our team members are skilled in cross-cultural communications, and help the community determine eligibility, understand options and assistance enrolling in benefits and programs.

We are an agile and change-ready organization who builds change management and project management into all of our engagements. Our employees embrace change and have the knowledge and tools to drive successful projects. 

As a certified woman-owned business enterprise (WBE) and disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE), we are committed to diversity and inclusion.

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Outreach

We work collaboratively to help clients break through change, unlock results and thrive.

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Training

Experience spans Cities, Counties, Financial Services, Transportation, Healthcare and Higher Education.

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Communications

PIM Savvy consultants bring real-world experience coupled with educational degrees in Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Masters of Medical Science, and Masters of Arts in Organizational Leadership.

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PIM Savvy is a woman-owned small business that supports businesses through transformation. We advise and implement solutions in the public and private sectors.

PIM Savvy consultants bring real-world experience coupled with educational degrees in Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Masters of Medical Science, and Masters of Arts in Organizational Leadership.

PIM Savvy primarily focuses on Government, Financial Services and Healthcare. Services offered include: Change Management (Prosci certified), Training (Coaching, Workshops, eLearning, Procedure Writing) and Project Management (PMP certified) services.

Our Team

Click on a team member below to learn more.

April Matsui of PIM Savvy

April Matsui

President & Founder

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Marc Matsui

VP & Senior Consultant

Aimee Jimenez

Aimee Alfrejd Jimenez

Community Engagement Manager

Laura Pawlowski

Laura Pawlowski

Program Support Admin & Diversity Advocate

Yongrong Wu

Yongrong Wu

Community Outreach and Business Analyst

Our Affiliations

  • Project Management Institute – Puget Sound Chapter
  • Washington State Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE)
  • Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP)
  • SCORE Greater Seattle
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Build Your Financial Skills

 

Explore practical information and self-guided resources to help you:

  • Build core financial skills
  • Develop saving strategies
  • Establish healthy spending habits
  • Find ways to reduce everyday expenses
  • Track your spending
  • Understand needs vs. wants
  • Create and manage a budget
  • Learn about debt reduction and consolidation options

Explore our financial education resources or contact us with general questions.

Learn how to register your business, write a business plan and more.

Are you interested in starting a business in Washington State but don’t know where to start? PIM Savvy can help you develop a business plan and walk you through each of the steps required to open your own business. We will work with you to develop a business plan, conduct market research, and ensure you have all the necessary components in place such as the proper licenses and permits to register and open your business.

  • Create business plans
  • Conduct target market and competitive business research
  • Assistance with business registration and Unified Business Identifiers (UBI)s
  • Guidance on business licenses and permits
  • Help with Federal Tax Identification Number, also known as the Employer Identification Number (EIN) applications
  • Information on Business Checking Accounts
  • Develop workplace safety programs including an Accident Prevention Programs (APP)s

Budgeting & Saving

  • Create a personalized plan
  • Track expenses
  • Wants vs. needs
  • Overcome and avoid triggers
  • Create and stick to a budget
  • Establish good spending habits
  • Find ways to save money
  • Save for major goals

Taxes

  • Free tax prep services for qualifying taxpayers (VITA)
  • Working Families Tax Credit application help
  • Earned Income Tax Credit
  • Learn basics of Federal Taxes

Applying for Loans

  • Seek credit options 
  • Compare credit options
  • Understand credit options
  • Make informed decisions

Resume Development

  • Resume and cover letter assistance

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Job Searching

  • Career research and exploration

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Understanding and Building Credit

  • Learn key factors to improve credit
  • How to build credit
  • Analyze interest rates
  • Learn how credit scores factor in to financial success

Debt Management

  • Take steps to pay off debt
  • Build core financial skills
  • Manage money wisely
  • Debt consolidation or reduction
  • Accomplish financial goals

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¿Está interesado en iniciar un negocio en el estado de Washington pero no sabe por dónde empezar? PIM Savvy puede ayudarle a desarrollar un plan de negocios y guiarlo a través de cada uno de los pasos necesarios para abrir su propio negocio. Trabajaremos con usted para desarrollar un plan de negocios, realizar investigaciones de mercado y asegurarnos de que tenga todos los 2 omponents necesarios, como las licencias y permisos adecuados para registrar y abrir su negocio.

Servicios que brindamos:

  • Crear planes de negocios
  • Realizar investigaciones de mercado objetivo y de negocios competitivos.
  • Asistencia con el registro de empresas y los identificadores comerciales unificados (UBI)
  • Orientación sobre licencias y permisos comerciales
  • Ayuda con las solicitudes del Número de Identificación Fiscal Federal, también conocido como Número de
  • Identificación del Empleador (EIN) Información sobre cuentas corrientes comerciales
  • Desarrollar programas de seguridad en el lugar de trabajo, incluidos programas de prevención de accidentes (APP)

Buscando un cambio de carrera? ¿Necesitas un trabajo lo antes posible? ¿Su currículum está desactualizado y necesita ser actualizado? PIM Savvy está listo para ayudar con todos los aspectos de la búsqueda de empleo, desde actualizar currículums hasta solicitar empleo. Lo guiaremos a través del proceso de búsqueda de empleo brindándole recursos, investigaciones y asesoramiento de expertos para que pueda tener confianza y estar listo para comenzar una nueva carrera.

Servicios que brindamos:

  • Asistencia con currículum y carta de presentación
  • Consejos para entrevistas y mejores prácticas
  • Investigación y exploración de carreras
  • Orientación sobre itinerarios educativos
  • Conceptos básicos y herramientas de networking
  • Soporte para solicitudes de empleo
  • Habilidades de organización para ayudarle en su búsqueda de empleo
  • Ayuda para navegar por plataformas y listados de búsqueda de empleo

 

Comuníquese hoy para preguntar. Complete el formulario o envíe un mensaje de texto con la palabra ‘Coaching’ al 206-565-2961.

Starting a Business in Washington State

 

Thinking about starting a business but not sure where to begin?

Launching a business involves many important decisions, from choosing a business structure and registering your business to understanding licensing, taxes, and workplace requirements. We’ve compiled links that provide free guidance and tools to help you get started.

Helpful Resources

  • Washington Small Business Guide – Learn the steps to plan, register, license, and operate a business in Washington State. Washington Small Business Guide
  • SCORE Washington – Access free business mentoring, workshops, templates, and practical advice from experienced business professionals. SCORE Washington
  • Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) – Help for Small Business – Find information on workplace safety, employer responsibilities, workers’ compensation, required posters, and other resources for business owners. L&I Help for Small Business

 

Register to attend this upcoming FREE event:

Washington BizFair

Pierce College Puyallup (College Center Building): 1601 39th Avenue Southeast, Puyallup, WA 98374

Saturday, September 19 • 9 AM – 3 PM

  • Attend free workshops, connect with business experts, and discover valuable resources for starting and growing your business.
  • BizFair has been an annual event since 1997 to help Washington’s entrepreneurs over the years.

 

Whether you’re opening your first business or expanding an existing one, these resources can help you navigate the process with confidence.

Career Resources

 

Looking for a career change? Need a job as soon as possible? Is your resume ready for today’s job market?

Explore our career resources designed to help you build the skills and confidence needed for a successful job search. Whether you’re entering the workforce, changing careers, or returning after time away, you’ll find practical information and tools to support your next step.

Topics and resources include:

  • Resume and cover letter best practices
  • Interview tips and preparation
  • Career research and exploration
  • Education and training pathways
  • Networking strategies and tools
  • Job application tips
  • Job search organization and planning
  • Navigating online job boards and employment resources

Explore our career resources or contact us with general questions.

  • If there are no appointments available, you can try walking in. If there are cancellations we may be able to assist you.
  • Another option is to check for other VITA sites on the IRS VITA Locator: https://freetaxassistance.for.irs.gov/s/sitelocator
  • Eligible individuals and families can receive the Working Families Tax Credit – a tax refund up to $1,330 for Washington workers. See if you’re eligible today!  https://workingfamiliescredit.wa.gov/eligibility  If eligible, VITA tax preparers will help with the application. 
  • If you have any questions, email vita@pimsavvy.com.
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